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Guardian www.guardian.co.tt Wednesday, May 6, 2015
VACANCY NOTICES
The Regulated Industries Commission (RIC) is a regulatory body, established by Act No. 26 of
1998, to regulate the Water and Electricity Sectors. The Commission is currently seeking to
recruit suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions:
1. POSITION TITLE: UTILITY ACCOUNTANT
Job Summary
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Utility Accountant is generally accountable for the
conduct of highly professional work, relating to analysis involving the operations and
performance of service providers and for assisting in the accounting function of the RIC.
The duties will involve performing financial analyses on the records of service providers with
a view to establishing the entities' sustainability and compliance relative to established
standards and regulations. The incumbent will also perform professional accounting work,
including maintaining financial records, applying professional accounting principles and
methods in the preparation of accounts and financial statements of the Commission,
performing analytical reviews of various aspects of financial data, audits the work of the
Accounting Officer and maintains the fixed assets register.
Person Specifications
ACCA qualification or other related recognized professional training
Minimum of three (3) years accounting or finance and/or auditing experience
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Results oriented and ability to meet deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Efficient time management skills
Ability to plan, organize and perform duties with minimum supervision
2. POSITION TITLE: TARIFF ANALYST
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Executive Director -- Utility Economics and Research, the Tariff
Analyst is generally accountable for the provision of basic analysis of the financial
operation and performance of the utility sector relating to the pricing of services in the
wholesale and retail market. The position ensures utility compliance with Commission rules
and regulations concerning accounting methodology and tariff language and assists in
the performance of studies in specialized areas (economics, finance/accounting
and statistics) as directed.
The duties will also include ensuring that all tariff filings comply with Commission rules, are
complete and accurate in content and language, developing training material for use by the
utility sector and assisting in audits and reviews of utility accounting records.
Person Specifications
A First degree in Economics/Statistics/Finance/Management or a related discipline
Three (3) years' experience in economic policy and planning, primarily in utility sector
pricing, rate analysis and tariff preparation
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Results oriented and ability to meet deadlines
Familiarity with software programmes used in the collection, analysis and
presentation of data.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Efficient time management skills
3. POSITION TITLE: COMPLIANCE ANALYST
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Executive Director -- Technical Operations, the Compliance Analyst
is generally accountable for the monitoring of the specific utility sector providers for
compliance with licence terms and conditions and constructs metrologies to conduct routine
analysis on sector performance on a scheduled basis. The Compliance Analyst also prepares
Commission's documents that support issues involving the imposition of sanctions, prepares
database sufficient for use by the Commission to determine sector performance,
develop/publish materials and maintains collaborative consultative approaches with the
utility sector and consumer stakeholders to achieve objectives.
Person Specifications
A First degree in Management/Economics/Mathematics/Statistics/Natural Sciences
Demonstrated presentation experience at a commensurate professional level
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in statistical analysis or related consumer field
with preference given to the utility sector
Experience with standards development and standards implementation would be an asset
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Strong communication skills necessary to support documentation and interaction with
the utility sector during audit conditions
Results oriented and ability to meet deadlines
Efficient time management skills
4. POSITION TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job Summary
The Administrative Assistant will provides administrative support to the Technical Operations
and Economics & Research Department Heads. The duties will generally involve assisting
with the management of all administrative activities including the setting up of records and
information management systems as well as conducting research activities for the both the
Technical Operations and Economics and Research Departments.
Person Specifications
Two (2) A' Level passes and/or other related recognized administrative/secretarial training.
CXC passes of at least 5 subjects inclusive of English Language and Mathematics.
Minimum of three (3) years administrative/secretarial experience working in a mid-
management level environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Good research and writing skills
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and related software packages.
Good planning, organisation and scheduling skills
Ability to demonstrate initiative and good judgement
5. POSITION TITLE: CLERICAL ASSISTANT
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Human Resource and Administration, the Clerical Assistant will
generally assist in all routine clerical and administrative support activities for the Department.
The incumbent will also provide relief support to the Telephone Operator/Receptionist and
clerical assistance to other departments as directed.
Person Specifications
CXC passes of at least 5 subjects inclusive of English Language and Mathematics.
Minimum of 1 to 2 years clerical/administrative experience in a similar position.
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to keep privileged information confidential.
Good writing skills
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
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Applications together with documentary evidence of Academic Qualifications, Training and
Experience and the names and contact numbers of two (2) referees should reach:
The Manager, Human Resources and Administration
Regulated Industries Commission
c/o Furness House, 3rd Floor
Cor. Wrightson Road and Independence Square
PORT OF SPAIN
Republic of Trinidad & Tobago
Email:
Closing date: May 20, 2015
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining the RIC but advise that only candidates
selected for interviews will be contacted.
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